Happy Smile Cookies
Chocolate cookies coated in powdered sugar, developing signature cracks across the surface as they bake.
Ingredients
Bittersweet chocolate (melted in a double boiler)
100 g
Butter (melted in a double boiler)
45 g
Caster sugar
60 g
Whole eggs
1.5
Vanilla powder
2.5 g
Cake flour (sifted)
100 g
Cocoa powder (sifted)
12 g
Baking powder (sifted)
1.5 g
Salt
3 g
Powdered sugar (for decoration)
90 g
Instructions
1
Step 1
Melt the bittersweet chocolate and butter in a double boiler, stirring constantly until smooth, then remove from heat.
2
Step 2
Add the caster sugar and stir until dissolved.
3
Step 3
Add the whole eggs and mix thoroughly until well combined.
4
Step 4
Place the sifted cake flour, cocoa powder, vanilla powder, baking powder, and salt into a bowl and stir until evenly mixed. Gradually add the chocolate mixture in batches to form a soft dough. Wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour, until the dough is firm and holds its shape.
5
Step 5
Use an ice cream scoop or a small teaspoon to portion the dough into balls, then roll each into a round.
6
Step 6
Roll the dough balls in powdered sugar so they are coated in a thick layer. Tap gently against the side of the bowl to shake off excess sugar, then arrange on a baking sheet about 4 cm apart.
7
Step 7
Bake in a small oven at 160°C with top and bottom heat for 10-15 minutes. When the top feels slightly firm to the touch, they are done.
